Is スボミー worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 スボミー brings $34.75 versus $2.65 raw — a $32.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.66) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.65
- PSA 10
- $34.75
- PSA 9
- $14.66
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $34.75 | +$7.10 | −$17.90 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $14.66 | −$12.99 | −$37.99 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $13.86 | −$13.79 | −$38.79 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.65 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $19.68 | −$32.97 |
| 50% | $24.70 | −$27.95 |
| 75% | $29.73 | −$22.92 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $53.38 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $34.75 | −$18.63 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7.29 | −$46.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $34.75 | $7.29 | — | $53.38 | $36.69 |
| 9.5 | — | $7.41 | $22.50 | — | — |
| 9 | $14.66 | $7.17 | $12.50 | $10.00 | $18.94 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.20 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $13.86 | $4.27 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $5.51 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | — | $0.99 | — | — | — |
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Grading スボミー — FAQ
Is スボミー worth grading?
A PSA 10 スボミー brings $34.75 versus $2.65 raw — a $32.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.66) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 スボミー worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 スボミー (MEGAドリームex 196/193) sells for about $34.75 versus $2.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for スボミー?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $53.38, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does スボミー need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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